jan 1, 1528 - The Book of the Courtier - Balderasse Castiglione
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Balderasse Castiglione wrote the Book of the Courtier, which was a treatise that was meant to teach young men to be disciplined and to be gentlemen. He believed that men should be athletic, smart and be able to articulate well.He also defined the qualities of a perfect lady, which he said was physical beauty and modesty, among others.
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